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Salary: $37,225.00 - $50,000.00 Annually
Location : Forestville, MD
Job Type: Probationary FT
Job Number: 10759
Department: Office of Central Services
Division: FOM Upper Marlboro Group 4
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 50069030
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
The Prince George's County Office of Central Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Maintenance Services Attendant I/II, (Maintenance Services Attendant 1A) grade A-10/11 position, in the Facilities Operation and Management Division. This position may work in various County facilities, including the correctional facility.
About the Position
This is an entry level, skilled and manual work in the maintenance and repair of County owned and leased buildings and structures. Incumbent is responsible for performing a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the trade occupations, e.g. (plumbing, general carpentry, electrical, painting, etc.) Assignments are received in the form of oral or written work orders and is performed under close supervision.
Upon the satisfactory completion of the probationary period, the position incumbent may, at the discretion of management, be promoted to the II full performance level.
About the Agency
The Office of Central Services is a multifaceted agency of the Prince George's County Government providing government-wide, mission critical support services in the areas of facilities operations and management, building design & construction, real estate services, fleet management, and general services. We make government operations operate better for the government.
Examples of Work

• Completes a wide variety of maintenance requests from building occupants and other County agencies.
• Performs preventive maintenance according to a schedule established by the building supervisor, the building engineer or maintenance supervisor.
• Performs general maintenance work on heating and air conditioning equipment to keep it in good working order; installs and replaces compressors, condensers, capacitors, electrical switches and wiring.
• Performs general maintenance on plumbing equipment; repairs or replaces flush tanks, plumbing fixtures and utility traps; clears sanitary disposal lines; measures, cut threads, and installs pipe and pipe fittings.
• Cleans, adjusts and repairs burners and pumps, electrical fixtures and equipment; replaces circuit breakers and ballasts in fluorescent fixtures; runs new circuits; replaces receptacles, motors, pumps and parts on boilers.
• Reports all major equipment failures and problems to the building engineer or building supervisor within established time requirements.
• Partners with building engineers and users in the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Observes all administrative rules and regulations, safety rules and measures, and always complies with security regulations.
• Willingly and cooperatively performs tasks and duties which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class for work.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Completion of a high school or vocational high school.
• Work experience in the recognized trades.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with no more than six (6) points.
• Must be willing to respond to emergency service calls on a twenty-four (24) hour basis.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, equipment, and experience using and care of tools and equipment necessary to perform various building maintenance and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precaution regulations applicable to maintenance work.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional Information
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: August 28, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 3415 N Forest Edge Rd, District Heights, MD 20747, USA
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Must maintain a valid Driver's license with six (6) points or less.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. This position is essential. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Working Environment: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over); pulling, pushing, reaching; use of fingers, hands; walking; standing; crawling; kneeling; repeated bending; climbing; operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; good near and far vision, correctable; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; hearing aid permitted.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02
Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have my High School Diploma or G.E.D
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate/PhD/JD

03
Have you successfully completed a vocational program?

• Yes
• No

04
If you answered "Yes," please indicate the area of study in which you completed your vocational program. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating this does not apply to you.
05
How many years of experience do you have working in a recognized skilled trade?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

06
In which of the following skilled trades do you have work experience? Select all that apply.

• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Carpentry
• Painting
• HVAC/Refrigeration
• Other related skilled trades
• No skilled trades experience

07
Please explain your skilled trades experience. List dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" or answers left blank will not be accepted and will result in your application being disqualified. If you do not have this experience, please put N/A.
08
Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than six (6) points?

• Yes
• No

09
Are you willing and able to respond to emergency service calls on a twenty-four (24) hour basis?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you have the ability to perform physically demanding work (i.e lifting and carrying objects weighing 45 pounds or more; pulling, pushing, reaching, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, repeated bending, and climbing; and safely operating cranes, trucks, tractors, and other motor vehicles and equipment)?

• Yes
• No

11
Do you have knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, equipment, and experience using and care of tools and equipment necessary to perform various building maintenance and repair tasks?

• Yes
• No

12
Do you have knowledge of oc